The Mindset That Helps Young People Succeed - J.D. LaRock - S5 - E10

This episode of A Founder’s Life is brought to you by Thankz — helping founders scale with reliable remote talent. Get $1,000 off your first month by emailing [email protected] with the subject line Founder’s Life.🌐 Follow A Founder’s Life • YouTube:   @AFoundersLife   • LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-founder-s-life-podcast/ • Instagram: @afounderslife  • Spotify & Apple Podcast: https://linktr.ee/afounderslife👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – J.D. LaRockOrganization: Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)Website: https://www.nfte.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-d-larock-j-d-ed-d-56765298/Instagram / TikTok: @NFTESuccess isn’t reserved for entrepreneurs who launch billion-dollar companies. It’s available to anyone willing to think differently, build confidence, and take ownership of their future.In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with JD LaRock, President and CEO of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), to discuss how entrepreneurial thinking can transform lives—whether someone starts a business or simply becomes a better leader, employee, or community member.JD shares his journey through education, government, journalism, and nonprofit leadership before taking the helm at NFTE, a global organization that has helped hundreds of thousands of young people develop the confidence, creativity, and mindset needed to succeed in today’s world.But this conversation goes far beyond entrepreneurship education.JD reflects on the power of mentorship, how one leader’s belief in him changed the course of his career, and why confidence—not business knowledge—is often the biggest factor separating those who pursue opportunities from those who never try.Throughout the conversation, we explore entrepreneurship, leadership, education, family, health, personal growth, and the importance of helping others unlock their potential.Whether you’re building a startup, leading a team, or simply looking to grow personally, JD shares practical lessons every entrepreneur can apply.In this episode you’ll learn:• Why confidence is one of the greatest gifts you can give someone • How entrepreneurial thinking benefits everyone—not just founders • Why mentorship can completely change the trajectory of your life • The importance of investing in education and lifelong learning • How healthy habits improve leadership performance • Why serving others creates lasting fulfillment • How small opportunities can lead to extraordinary careers • Why asking for help is a strength—not a weakness • How entrepreneurs build success by empowering othersJD also shares how losing more than 70 pounds transformed his relationship with health, why becoming a father reshaped his priorities, and how NFTE is helping students around the world develop the confidence to create opportunities for themselves and their communities.If you enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, founder mindset, leadership, education, mentorship, personal development, resilience, and building meaningful businesses, you’ll enjoy this episode.LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1